Overview

The Animal Production Doctoral Program at University Putra Malaysia (UPM) is a gateway to excellence in the field of animal production. Tailored to meet the demands of a dynamic agri-food sector, this program seamlessly integrates scientific principles with advanced practices in animal husbandry and production systems. Students engage with a comprehensive curriculum covering animal nutrition, breeding, health management, and the impact of global trends on animal production. Guided by accomplished faculty members, participants delve into cutting-edge research that contributes to the advancement of animal production studies. UPM's commitment to a global perspective ensures graduates are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the dynamic animal production landscape and emerge as influential leaders in optimizing animal husbandry for food security and sustainability.

Key Features

Comprehensive Curriculum: Integration of scientific principles with advanced practices in animal husbandry and production.
Animal Nutrition and Breeding: Emphasis on optimizing animal health, nutrition, and breeding for efficient production.
Global Perspective: Exposure to international trends and challenges in animal production.
Research Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge research contributing to the advancement of animal production studies.
Industry Collaboration: Connect with professionals and industry leaders for practical insights.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Animal Nutrition
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Health Management in Animal Production
Sustainable Livestock Farming
Precision Livestock Farming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bandar Labuan, Malaysia

Disciplines

Agribusiness

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's Degree by research in a field related to the Ph.D. program applied for; or
Master's Degree by coursework in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.000; or
Bachelor's Degree in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.75 or equivalent to a First Class Bachelor's Degree.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18624 MYR / year

≈ 18624 MYR / year
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Citizens or residents

7624 MYR / year

≈ 7624 MYR / year

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Scholarships Information

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